Robert Walters 2018 ANZ Salary Survey PDF
Robert Walters 2018 ANZ Salary Survey PDF
Robert Walters 2018 ANZ Salary Survey PDF
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understand the disciplines they are recruiting for and the
challenges facing hiring managers.
1. Commitment to quality
We focus on building long-term, high-quality relationships
OUR CORE DISCIPLINES INCLUDE: with clients and candidates. We consult and advise, helping
• Accounting & Finance our candidates make the right career move. This builds trust
and loyalty and ensures we continually have the industry’s
• Banking & Financial Services
top talent for our clients.
• Engineering
• Human Resources
2. Specialists
• Information Technology We hire from industry to ensure our consultants are
• Legal specialists in the disciplines they recruit for. They also
• Marketing bring with them strong personal relationships and industry
• Sales networks, enabling them to find hard to reach talent with
niche skill sets.
• Supply Chain & Procurement
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Robert Walters. They recruitment consultancy. finance professionals with
listened to our needs Their regional presence us, developing a good
and managed to balance and in-depth industry understanding of our
accommodating what knowledge enables us business needs, culture
we wanted with their to successfully hire high and talent profile.
obvious experience in the quality candidates across
recruitment process. multiple locations. Sue Mir, EMEA Business
Analysis Director,
Matt Earle, Regional Hagen Ong, APJ Head of Kimberly-Clark, UK
Director ASEAN, First 4 Talent Acquisition & Talent
Farming, Australia Management, Schaeffler
(Singapore) Pte Ltd,
Singapore
Business Support & Human Business Support......................... 118 SALARY SURVEY 2018
Construction, Engineering & Human Resources & OH&S......... 120 SALARY SURV
GREATER CH
EY 2018
INA & SOUTH
Architecture.................................... 95 Information Technology............... 121 SALARY
JAPAN
SURVEY
2018
EAST ASIA
market deregulation spurred job growth local talent. Returning nationals with
as companies were freed up to hire international business experience were
different types of interim and contract therefore highly sought after.
roles, whilst the permanent market also
recovered. The job market in South East Asia
remained active, due largely to new
Belgian businesses entered a period of companies entering the market and
expansion and there was job growth the expansion of existing businesses,
across France. The Spanish economy despite variable economic conditions.
was buoyant and unemployment fell in
Portugal as opportunities arose in the IT, Vietnam and the Philippines faced
manufacturing and engineering sectors ongoing talent shortages with many
across both countries. The Netherlands companies reaching out to overseas
and Germany both saw strong hiring nationals to attract them back home
levels, especially in the financial services with lucrative opportunities. Meanwhile in
sector. Indonesia businesses competed to hire
GILES DAUBENEY, DEPUTY high-potential, local bilingual candidates.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER In the UK, despite uncertainty surrounding
Brexit and the General Election, many Japan also continued to face talent
INTRODUCTION sectors hired extensively – although shortages as the government announced
While economic conditions varied in there was a shift towards contract roles a record high in the job opening to
2017, most markets experienced at as businesses sought to build agile
least modest growth, which boosted workforces able to quickly adapt to
hiring and led to candidate shortages changing economic conditions.
in certain sectors. As candidate shortages grow
In the Middle East, the total number of across the world we advise
The most significant change was in jobs declined but demand remained companies to be flexible and
Europe, as the continent’s economy and for highly skilled professionals. Both open to hiring professionals
job market began to grow again following Africa and the Middle East saw a with transferable skills.
10 years of stagnation. Strong business focus on nationalisation programmes
confidence and the onset of employment as governments promoted hiring
KEY TRENDS
As in previous years the trend towards
digitalisation meant that professionals
with digital expertise were in high
demand across the globe.
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EUROPE
INTRODUCTION 2017
“After 10 years of stagnation, economic In France, the IT, real estate, construction, Our presence in Europe:
conditions improved across Europe engineering, healthcare and consulting • Belgium
in 2017. As a result, recruitment sectors were all extremely active • France
levels were high as strong business recruiters. The multiplication of national • Germany
confidence spurred companies to and European regulatory requirements
• Ireland
increase headcount. The onset of de- and the increase in consequent checks
• Luxembourg
regulation across many of Europe’s major led to a greater number of control and
employment markets generated further monitoring jobs, following on from the • Netherlands
job growth as businesses began to have recent growth in compliance jobs. Greater • Portugal
the freedom to offer new types of interim hiring activity was particularly notable • Spain
and contract roles to candidates. outside the Paris region, with job growth • Switzerland
across the whole of France.
Continued employment law de-regulation chief accountants, business/financial
will cause candidate shortages to In Belgium, businesses entered a period controllers, internal audit professionals
increase across Europe as businesses of expansion, following a minor lull at the and treasurers.
race to compete for the best talent. outset of 2017. Nearshoring continued
This will also result in an upward trend to shape recruitment activities, with Germany enjoyed a buoyant year,
in salaries for both specialist and a growing number of roles opening with hiring levels up among financial
generalist professionals. up outside of urban centres. Demand services employers, where middle office
was high for qualified accountants, professionals such as specialists in
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finance, audit, legal regulatory, compliance compliance experience as businesses In the Netherlands, front office hiring
and risk were in high demand, driven by prepared for upcoming regulatory change. in financial services may be limited,
the positive economic situation and the Across the wider market, candidates with though specialists in data, IT and interim
potential for some functions within banks a local market skill set who were fluent in compliance will remain highly sought
relocating to Germany following Brexit. Swiss German were highly sought after. after. When the DBA Act comes into
force, we expect to see a temporary
Recruitment activity in Ireland was high, 2018 slump in interim hiring as employers
with financial services firms creating Europe is expected to enjoy another assess the full impact of the Act.
opportunities for compliance and strong year, with confidence remaining
regulatory professionals, and a growing high among professionals and employers In Germany, skills shortages will remain
tech start-up community driving demand due to continued de-regulation and acute as the economic situation remains
for IT specialists. With high levels of economic growth. positive and employers continue to
candidate movement, counter-offers look to expand. Professionals who can
became a popular strategy to retain In France, demand will be highest for support digitalisation projects and experts
staff, though many professionals were senior level professionals who can help with good IT skills will be in particularly
influenced by company culture and brand businesses overhaul their operating short supply.
rather than salary alone. model and embrace digitalisation to
expand. Employers may struggle to retain Demand will remain high in Spain for
In the Netherlands recruitment levels talent if they do not review and embrace finance, control, HR and IT professionals,
were buoyant, despite sluggish interim new working models, with many who can demonstrate commercial
hiring early in the year as employers professionals looking for businesses acumen as well as technical skill.
prepared for the introduction of the which offer flexible working options. The improving economy will lead
DBA Act establishing new rules for many businesses to look to expand
hiring contractors. Mid to senior Similarly, in Belgium, sales professionals internationally, creating strong demand
finance professionals became more who can help businesses expand will be for professionals with foreign language
mobile, looking for roles that could offer highly sought after, with foreign language skills and international experience.”
significant career progression, while skills in high demand. Activity in Belgium
interim compliance specialists were will be influenced by the wider European Antoine Morgaut,
sought to oversee projects relating to recovery and salaries are expected to CEO,
regulatory change. grow ahead of inflation. Europe & South America
TAIWAN
Economic conditions improved in
Taiwan with an increase in global export
demand. The crucial semiconductor
and engineering sectors remained
strong, whereas retail and FMCG
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SOUTH EAST ASIA
23
USA - NEW YORK
2017 with the exact experience required for the throughout 2017, and this situation is
“New York experienced steady demand role. likely to persist in 2018. In part, this
for professionals throughout 2017, with has been driven by the trend towards
specific sectors such as hedge funds, We expect to see demand for nearshoring, with large firms relocating
fintech companies, media firms and the professionals with a background in big certain mid and back office functions
buy-side of asset management offering a data and data science. Specialists at the outside the New York area, further
high volume of opportunities. mid and senior level who can implement shrinking the pool of available talent.
new systems to allow employers to
The flow of jobs was limited in the benefit from the insights afforded by In light of this, firms looking to fill
first quarter of the year as employers big data will be in highest demand. In business critical roles may need to adapt
delayed hiring decisions in light of the addition, we expect ongoing demand their approach to hiring, considering
surprise outcome of the presidential for regulatory specialists in banking and professionals with transferable skills who
election. However, as we moved into financial services, as well as technical may not be a precise fit for the position.
quarter two and the second half of the accountants who can ensure firms are
year, employers showed a measured compliant with new financial regulations. Overall, we expect 2018 to be a year
confidence, with the volume of available characterised by modest but sustainable
roles increasing. Software engineers will also be in high growth, with employers being forced to
demand in light of the ongoing growth offer more competitive salaries to secure
2018 of e-commerce firms and digitalisation top talent among a small pool of available
In 2018 we anticipate steady and projects among established businesses. professionals. Candidates who are
sustainable rises in demand across The growth of digitalisation will also prepared to take a flexible approach and
all sectors, as political and economic be a key driver in spurring demand for consider roles in new growth areas such
uncertainties become clearer and advertising technology specialists across as fintech, will be more likely to realise
employers become more confident in all sectors. their ambitions in terms of securing a
making hiring decisions. However, we role which can offer a strong salary and
still expect hiring managers to maintain With top calibre professionals in these career progression.”
a stringent approach to recruitment fields in short supply, employers have
processes, only considering candidates had to contend with skills shortages Kurt Kraeger,
Managing Director, New York
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USA - SAN FRANCISCO
2017 The bulk of demand was for mid to technologies emerge, AI and machine
“The recruitment market in San Francisco senior-level professionals, with many firms learning will remain major areas of
was generally busy in 2017, with most looking to take on candidates for their first development. In terms of skill sets, we
firms looking to expand and increase management positions. anticipate product designers and data
headcount, building on growth seen scientists will be highly sought after.
over the past five years. The first quarter The widespread growth in demand for
represented an exception to this trend, professionals led to many hiring managers Hiring managers will face a challenging
with some businesses delaying hiring facing skills shortages in key disciplines. candidate short market. Moving
decisions and candidates being more Demand for both product designers quickly through hiring processes will
reluctant to move jobs due to the political and data scientists outstripped supply. be important, with highly sought-after
uncertainty following the president’s Outside of tech specialisms, financial candidates likely to receive multiple offers
inauguration. controllers were highly sought after, simultaneously. Employers who have
along with life-cycle marketers, product clearly identified the qualities and skills
Hiring levels increased significantly marketers and demand generators. they are looking for, along with an efficient
throughout the year, with high levels of and coordinated recruitment strategy, will
investment from venture capital firms Despite the high demand for professionals be in the strongest position to hire.
spurring recruitment activity. Machine in 2017, salaries saw little movement due
learning and AI were both major growth to remuneration levels already being high. Professionals may struggle to secure pay
areas in 2017, creating high demand Instead, employers used flexible working rises, except for those with the most in-
for specialists in these areas. Tech and a positive company culture to attract demand skills where increases of 5-10%
professionals specialising in robotics were staff, while smaller firms also offered are possible. For smaller firms equity
sought after, and businesses focusing equity agreements. offers will remain a popular strategy for
on drone development were particularly attracting talent.”
active. Cyber security specialists also 2018
saw high demand for their skills, as did We expect another strong year for Simon Bromwell,
professionals with a background in health recruitment, with demand for candidates Managing Director, San Francisco
technology. continuing to outstrip supply. While areas
of specific demand may shift as new
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MIDDLE EAST
2017 While the total number of jobs declined, Fintech and manufacturing will remain
“2017 was a challenging year in demand remained for highly skilled growth sectors, spurred by government
the Middle East, with conflict in the professionals. Salaries remained static incentives to diversify industries in the
region creating economic and political within professional services, with region.
instability, leaving many employers bonuses more modest than in previous
hesitant to pursue growth. The slump in years. IT remained a growth sector Nationalisation programmes will create
the oil price impacted various industries, throughout the year, with employers opportunities for UAE and Saudi
stalling construction and infrastructure looking to secure professionals with nationals, particularly those who have
projects and slowing recruitment. backgrounds in cyber security and web experience working overseas, combined
development. with an understanding of local business
However, employers in the region took culture. Sales professionals will remain
steps to adapt, pursuing economic Employers focused on recruiting in demand as businesses expand their
diversification and placing an emphasis candidates with local market knowledge markets to overcome the challenging
on business services and tourism. In which led to fewer relocations by economic conditions.
the UAE, the decision to simplify visa international candidates lacking Middle
rules for Indian and Chinese citizens East experience. When recruiting, employers should
provided a boost to tourism, bolstering consider that the recent slump in salary
the hospitality and retail sectors. 2018 growth is likely to make compensation
With ongoing political and economic packages a key priority for many
The announcement of Saudi Aramco’s uncertainty and the slump in the oil professionals.
5% share float, the 2022 Qatar World price, the Middle East will continue to
Cup, and Expo 2020 in Dubai all helped face a challenging period. Despite 2017 being a challenging year,
to shore up confidence and offset there is an atmosphere of cautious
the economic challenges the region Bank consolidations are likely, impacting optimism and we anticipate highly skilled
faced, while the announcement of VAT on demand for professionals in these professionals will be able to find lucrative
introduction created opportunities for sectors but creating opportunities opportunities in 2018.”
tax specialists, as employers adapted for legal professionals specialising in
to the legislation. mergers and acquisitions. Jason Grundy,
Country Head, Middle East
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AFRICA
2017 sectors. To help build these industries, foreign investment. Due to talent
“South Africa enjoyed a growing sense employers sourced professionals from shortages, highly desirable candidates
of confidence in 2017, with increased overseas who could pass on their skills will be able to secure strong salary
recruitment activity despite a somewhat to local workers. increases of 12-15%.
sluggish economy. Finance and legal
professionals were highly sought after In East Africa, growth was strong, due Across the rest of the continent,
across financial services and other largely to heavy government investment expect employers to maintain a
industries, while technology and FMCG in infrastructure and support for national sense of measured confidence, with
firms were active in hiring IT specialists. citizens in securing professional roles. developments contingent on how the
International investment was also political situation develops in many
Securing employment equity candidates forthcoming, with foreign money injected countries.
was a high priority. Businesses targeted into the technology, FMCG and financial
nationals working overseas encouraging sectors in Kenya and Uganda. Cote d’Ivoire and other French speaking
them to return home. In addition, West African countries are expected to
employers were active in sourcing mid West Africa also struggled with attract significant foreign investment,
to senior-level professionals with strong the decline in oil prices, but heavy helping to spur growth across all
industry experience and technical skills. investment in infrastructure helped to sectors. Investment in infrastructure
offset the impact, as did healthy levels of is likely to be widespread, creating
Businesses in North Africa struggled in foreign investment. demand for engineering professionals,
2017. Muted oil prices and stagnation in while the growth of financial services
the Mediterranean economies led to a 2018 firms will lead to an increase in demand
slow recruitment market. South Africa is expected to enjoy a for candidates with international
buoyant 2018, with rising confidence experience.”
In Central Africa, despite political and among employers and high levels of
economic instability, governments recruitment, with finance and legal Nic Sephton-Poultney,
continued to attract international professionals enjoying rising demand for Country Manager, South Africa
investment, particularly in the their skills. However, political instability
agricultural, manufacturing and FMCG may present a challenge to securing
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LOCAL TRENDS - AUSTRALIA &
NEW ZEALAND
In this section we delve deeper into the hiring and salary trends
we expect to see across our local market in 2018.
In most major cities, the big drivers of jobs growth in 2018 will be the
technology and infrastructure sectors. Some cities will also experience high
demand in the compliance areas of banking and financial services.
Technology is fundamentally
50%
OF PROFESSIONALS ARE
reshaping organisations
across every industry sector
as businesses seek to
become more efficient and
CONFIDENTLY OPTIMISTIC ABOUT customer-focused.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
31
DRIVERS
DRIVERS OF
OF JOB
JOBGROWTH:
GROWTH:
EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
Emerging Technology
Emerging Technology
31% Infrastructure
Infrastructure
for contractors and 20-25% higher for talent and recruitment processes must
permanent professionals. be quick and efficient. We recommend
sponsoring staff through security clearance
DRIVERS OF GROWTH for employers who have this capacity.
Furthermore, large-scale digital
transformations across federal government Investment in attracting security-cleared
will be driving job growth in the talent will help reduce long-term resourcing
government sector, extending to its service costs and result in employee commitment.
provider partners. A major driver of this In addition, we propose flexible work
transformation is Canberra Data Centres’ options to attract professionals from
partnership with Microsoft. interstate, including remote working, fly-in-
fly-out and work-from-home arrangements.
As Microsoft continues to pursue Protected
Clearance, enabling public cloud offerings Hiring managers would do well to familiarise
33%
ON AVERAGE HIGHER
for secure government data, the territory’s
digital modernisation will experience rapid
innovation. As a result, hiring managers
at technology consultancies will be
themselves with the local market’s project
schedules when seeking professionals
who are already employed in the ACT as
candidates often receive multiple offers.
REMUNERATION THAN OTHER seeking senior cloud-based specialists The best talent is secured when hiring
AUSTRALIAN STATES in anticipation of these future service managers approach candidates early,
opportunities. before the end of their current project,
and offer the flexibility to complete before
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY In addition, ongoing infrastructure programs starting their next project.
The overall market stabilised in 2017, continue to drive long-term demand for
following a significant jump in IT salaries in network engineering, software engineering,
2016. In 2018, we expect to see a gradual systems engineering and infrastructure
increase in rates so employers must be project management professionals. The best talent is secured when
prepared to pay premiums to attract hiring managers approach
and retain talent in the Australian Capital ADVICE TO HIRING MANAGERS candidates early, before the end
Territory (ACT). Professionals in the ACT A shortage of technical specialists with of their current project.
will generally enjoy higher remuneration security clearance remains so hiring
than other Australian states: 30-40% higher managers need to be decisive to secure
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Australian Capital Territory
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Solutions Architect 150 - 200k 170 - 220k 115 - 150 115 - 160
Project Services
Change Manager 130 - 180k 130 - 180k 100 - 130 110 - 140
Programme Manager 160 - 220k 160 - 220k 120 - 160 120 - 160
Development/Testing
ERP/CRM
ERP/CRM/BI Architect 150 - 210k 150 - 210k 110 - 160 110 - 160
ERP/CRM/BI Project Manager 150 - 210k 150 - 210k 110 - 160 110 - 160
ERP/CRM Functional Consultant 140 - 170k 140 - 170k 110 - 140 110 - 140
Australia 33
NEW SOUTH WALES
88%
OF PROFESSIONALS ARE OPEN
This will also boost job prospects in
associated industries like property,
construction and engineering.
Regardless of the size of employer,
we expect professionals to be more
open to contract-based roles or
shorter-term fixed contracts than
TO NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES Organisations in most industries they might have been 12-24 months
WHEN NOT ACTIVELY LOOKING will continue to develop through ago. The much-heralded ‘gig
major digital transformation economy’ is taking root in NSW.
projects. Demand for professionals
2017 INSIGHT who can drive structural change
The New South Wales (NSW) jobs will remain extremely high.
market was stable in 2017, backed by The job market looks
a relatively positive macroeconomic The technology and digital markets exceptionally healthy in some
story with high government spending will continue to experience a shortage areas and much tighter in
and relatively broad-based business of skills, although demand will be others. The net result is likely
confidence. Overall, wage growth in polarised. We anticipate plenty of to be a steady market with
the market as a whole was low. career opportunities and salary minimal wage growth.
increases for professionals in areas
like cyber security, artificial intelligence
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ACCOUNTING & FINANCE introduce, establish and monitor
The past year has seen growing controls and frameworks within financial
demand for ‘Big 4’ mid-level institutions. Many of these roles will
accountants at the $90 - 100k level be recruited on a contract basis.
and we expect this to continue in
2018. This is due to the persisting Structural transformations are also
trend of resourcing finance underway at many banks and financial
departments with capable juniors services organisations as they seek to
and cutting costs at the senior end. harness digital and data analytics to
improve the way they attract, retain and
While the economy remains relatively engage with customers. To facilitate
buoyant, we also expect to see these changes, financial institutions
high demand for financial analysts. will continue to seek, and pay a
Modest salary growth is possible for
corporate accountants who work as
strategic advisors within a business
while traditional compliance roles
premium for, IT specialists in 2018.
48%
OF PROFESSIONALS MOTIVATED
Ashurst is working on the Sydney
Metro City & Southwest project.
30
continue to be heavily involved in
digital transformations as organisations In addition, many sales professionals
rebuild around customer journey are keen to move away from other
and experience. Data is at the heart industries into technology sales
of this, with CRM systems being jobs, such as business development Up to
harnessed to facilitate more automated
and targeted personalisation.
and relationship managers in
e-commerce and CRM software. 30%
The line between online and offline The number of inside sales
marketing has blurred as everyone is jobs increased in 2017 as video
expected to have strong digital skills. As conferencing technology, such as
a result, salaries for permanent digital WebEx, became increasingly common
marketing positions are not increasing in the workplace. This technique Salary increase for
but falling more in line with generalist allows the full sales cycle to take place engineering professionals
roles. However, there is still a shortage remotely and has resulted in attracting
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NEW SOUTH WALES
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
Newly-qualified
Transactional
Australia 39
NEW SOUTH WALES
BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Chief Financial Officer 240 - 300k 240 - 300k 120 - 150 120 - 150
Qualified/Part-qualified
Projects
Senior Finance Business Analyst 120 - 160k 130 - 200k 90 - 115 90 - 115
NB: Figures are salaries inclusive of superannuation, but exclusive of benefits/bonuses unless otherwise specified.
Australia 41
NEW SOUTH WALES
BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES
RETAIL, COMMERCIAL & CORPORATE BANKING
Retail Banking
Australia 43
NEW SOUTH WALES
HUMAN RESOURCES & SAFETY
HR Business Partner 110 - 160k 120 - 170k 480 - 695 500 - 700
Specialist
Compensation & Benefits Manager 150 - 200k 150 - 210k 650 - 870 650 - 885
Compensation & Benefits Consultant 85 - 125k 85 - 130k 370 - 515 370 - 535
Organisational Development Manager 120 - 150k 130 - 180k 520 - 650 535 - 750
HR Change Manager 150 - 220k 150 - 220k 800 - 1200 800 - 1200
Learning & Development Manager 130 - 165k 130 - 165k 565 - 720 565 - 720
Learning & Development Consultant 85 - 120k 85 - 120k 370 - 520 370 - 520
Recruitment Manager 125 - 160k 130 - 165k 580 - 700 565 - 710
Industrial/Employee Relations Manager 140 - 200k 145 - 210k 610 - 870 625 - 900
Workforce Planning Manager 150 - 200k 150 - 200k 650 - 870 650 - 870
WHS
WHS Manager 160 - 200k 160 - 200k 700 - 870 700 - 870
Data Architect 150 - 200k 150 - 200k 100 - 160 100 - 160
BI Project Manager 130 - 160k 130 - 160k 100 - 125 100 - 125
Analytics
ERP/CRM
ERP/CRM Solution Architect 150 - 200k 150 - 200k 100 - 160 100 - 160
ERP/CRM Project Manager 130 - 180k 130 - 180k 100 - 140 100 - 140
ERP/CRM Functional Consultant 130 - 160k 130 - 160k 100 - 125 100 - 125
ERP/CRM Technical Consultant 130 - 160k 130 - 160k 100 - 125 100 - 125
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NEW SOUTH WALES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEVELOPMENT & TESTING
Lead Java/.Net Developer 140 - 150k 145 - 155k 115 - 130 120 - 135
Lead Mobile Application Developer - IOS/Android/Windows 130 - 150k 130 - 150k 135 - 145 140 - 150
Lead PHP Developer 130 - 135k 130 - 135k 115 - 130 120 - 135
Lead Front End Developer 140 - 150k 140 - 150k 125 - 160 125 - 160
Lead CMS Developer 140 - 150k 140 - 150k 115 - 130 120 - 135
Application Support
Lead Application Support Consultant 95 - 115k 100 - 120k 105 - 115 105 - 115
Testing Services
QA Test Manager 100 - 110k 105 - 115k 105 - 115 110 - 120
Automation Test Manager 125 - 135k 130 - 135k 110 - 120 115 - 125
Automation Test Lead 115 - 125k 120 - 130k 100 - 105 105 - 110
Manual Test Manager 100 - 110k 105 - 115k 105 - 115 110 - 120
Performance Test Manager 135 - 145k 140 - 150k 135 - 145 135 - 150
Performance Test Lead 115 - 125k 120 - 130k 110 - 120 115 - 125
Senior UX Designer 130 - 150k 140 - 160k 100 - 130 120 - 150
Senior UX/UI Hybrid Designer 150 - 190k 170 - 190k 100 - 140 120 - 150
UX/CX Strategy Consultant 150 - 190k 160 - 210k 120 - 150 120 - 160
UX Information Architect 120 - 160k 120 - 150k 110 - 125 110 - 130
Lead Service Designer 150 - 190k 180 - 220k 100 - 140 120 - 150
Mid - Senior Service Designer 100 - 140k 120 - 190k 70 - 100 100 - 130
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NEW SOUTH WALES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
RPA Team Lead 130 - 140k 130 - 140k 650 - 700 650 - 700
AI Senior Engineer 130 - 150k 130 - 160k 800 - 1000 800 - 1000
Machine Learning Engineer 120 - 150k 120 - 160k 700 - 900 700 - 1000
IoT Specialist 110 - 150k 110 - 150k 700 - 900 700 - 900
NB: Figures are salaries inclusive of superannuation, but exclusive of benefits/bonuses unless otherwise specified.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SENIOR APPOINTMENTS
ROLE PERMANENT CONTRACT
SALARY PER ANNUM AUD ($) RATE PER HOUR AUD ($)
2017 2018 2017 2018
CIO 190 - 230k 200 - 250k
Head of Engineering 160 - 200k 170 - 220k 140 - 160 150 - 170
Software Development Manager 140 - 160k 150 - 180k 130 - 150 140 - 160
Head of IT Operations 170 - 200k 170 - 200k 150 - 170 160 - 180
Head of Service Delivery 200 - 220k 210 - 230k 130 - 150 140 - 160
Head of Transformation 240 - 270k 250 - 290k 180 - 210 200 - 230
Head of Change Management 220 - 250k 230 - 260k 160 - 190 170 - 200
Head of Delivery 260 - 280k 270 - 300k 200 - 230 210 - 240
Head of Project Services 230 - 250k 240 - 270k 170 - 200 180 - 210
Business Analysis Practice Manager 190 - 210k 200 - 230k 125 - 140 135 - 165
NB: Figures are salaries inclusive of superannuation, but exclusive of benefits/bonuses unless otherwise specified.
Engineer/Architect Manager 130 - 185k 140 - 190k 100 - 125 110 - 150
Enterprise Architect 170 - 230k 180 - 240k 125 - 187 125 - 187
Pre-sales Architect 150 - 175k 150 - 180k 110 - 150 110 - 160
DevOps
DevOps Architect 150 - 180k 155 - 185k 110 - 140 115 - 150
Cyber Security
Cyber Security Architect 160 - 190k 160 - 210k 120 - 150 125 - 160
Cyber Security Engineer 125 - 150k 130 - 170k 90 - 115 100 - 140
Governance, Risk and Compliance Consultant 140 - 170k 150 - 180k 105 - 125 110 - 140
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NEW SOUTH WALES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PROJECT SERVICES
Program Director 260 - 280k 260 - 280k 181 - 219 188 - 225
Program Manager 215 - 235k 210 - 240k 125 - 150 131 - 156
Project Director 215 - 235k 210 - 240k 175 - 200 175 - 200
Senior Project Manager 155 - 175k 160 - 180k 113 - 138 113 - 138
Change Director 215 - 240k 220 - 250k 150 - 175 156 - 188
Lead Change Manager 190 - 220k 190 - 220k 125 - 156 125 - 156
Senior Change Manager 160 - 180k 160 - 180k 113 - 138 113 - 138
PMO Director 200 - 230k 200 - 230k 156 - 188 163 - 194
PMO Manager 155 - 175k 160 - 180k 106 - 131 106 - 131
Company Secretary
In-house Counsel
Paralegal
Australia 51
NEW SOUTH WALES
PROCUREMENT, SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS
Chief Procurement Officer 325 - 450k 325 - 450k 1500 - 2500 1500 - 2500
Procurement Director 240 - 330k 240 - 330k 1100 - 1600 1100 - 1600
Procurement Manager 185 - 240k 180 - 240k 800 - 1100 800 - 1100
Category Manager 120 - 180k 125 - 180k 450 - 750 450 - 750
Contracts Manager 130 - 165k 130 - 165k 480 - 650 480 - 650
Supply Chain
Supply Chain Director 230 - 350k 230 - 350k 1000 - 1500 1000 - 1750
Supply Chain/S&OP Manager 150 - 220k 160 - 220k 650 - 1100 700 - 1200
Logistics
General Manager 180 - 230k 190 - 250k 800 - 1300 900 - 1500
Logistics Operations Manager 120 - 170k 125 - 175k 440 - 650 450 - 700
Manufacturing/Engineering
Manufacturing Manager 150 - 185k 140 - 180k 650 - 750 625 - 725
Technical Director 200 - 250k 230 - 280k 135 - 160 135 - 160
Engineering Manager 170 - 200k 180 - 230k 110 - 145 120 - 140
Project Delivery
Project Director 210 - 250k 220 - 260k 135 - 160 140 - 160
Project Manager 140 - 200k 190 - 220k 100 - 120 110 - 130
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NEW SOUTH WALES
RISK MANAGEMENT, COMPLIANCE & AUDIT
Operational Risk Manager 70 - 110k 75 - 115k 110 - 170k 110 - 175k 170k+ 170k+
Credit Risk Management 70 - 100k 65 - 100k 100 - 180k 100 - 180k 180k+ 180k+
Market Risk 75 - 105k 70 - 110k 115 - 180k 120 - 180k 180k+ 180k+
Quantitative Risk 80 - 120k 90 - 130k 120 - 210k 120 - 220k 220k+ 220k+
Compliance
Investment Banking 85 - 130k 90 - 140k 130 - 200k 130 - 220k 210k+ 200k+
Retail Banking 75 - 120k 75 - 120k 120 - 180k 120 - 180k 180k+ 180k+
Funds Management 80 - 125k 90 - 130k 125 - 185k 125 - 190k 185k+ 190k+
Internal Audit
Investment Banking 65 - 110k 65 - 110k 110 - 165k 110 - 160k 165k+ 160k+
Credit Analysis
Corporate Banking 75 - 100k 80 - 110k 100 - 160k 110 - 160k 170k+ 160k+
Financial Institutions 80 - 110k 80 - 110k 110 - 170k 110 - 170k 180k+ 180k+
NB: Figures are salaries inclusive of superannuation, but exclusive of benefits/bonuses unless otherwise specified.
Marketing
Australia 55
NEW SOUTH WALES
SALES, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
Marketing Director 170 - 250k 170 - 250k 130 - 155 130 - 155
Consumer Goods
Australia 57
QUEENSLAND
93%
OF PROFESSIONALS ARE OPEN
that looks more promising than
it has in several years. The state
election will likely cause a hiatus in
hiring activity but this should revert
efficiency to ensure a positive first
experience of the organisation.
BUSINESS SUPPORT
There have been limited opportunities
28%
OF PROFESSIONALS ARE
in the marketplace will be for for business support professionals MOTIVATED TO CHANGE JOBS
professionals with commercial in recent years, but some much- FOR CAREER PROGRESSION
analysis skills. Specialists who needed jobs growth is now returning.
can decipher and analyse data to In 2018, project teams will be seeking
map against the bottom line of a people with project administration understand the value of establishing
business, will be in high demand. and document control experience, an effective project culture from
and we expect demand will increase day one and know how costly staff
BANKING & FINANCIAL for professionals in this space. attrition can be during the life of
SERVICES a project.
The banking and financial services As always, demand will exceed
sector is relatively small in Brisbane supply for experienced and Consequently, there will be more
compared with Sydney and capable executive assistants. opportunities for HR professionals
Melbourne. However, opportunities In a bid to reduce operating who can foster positive working
are emerging in digital optimisation, costs, employers were previously environments for project teams.
cyber security and compliance. merging executive assistant roles Specialists who can develop
to support two or three executives complex, multi-stakeholder alliances
Financial institutions are harnessing simultaneously. As employers will be especially in demand.
advancements in digital and data have started to recover from the
to structure their businesses most recent economic downturn From an OH&S perspective, demand
around customer experience and and their activity has ramped in 2018 will grow for safety specialists
engagement. Significant investment up, we have seen a switch back across a range of sectors, from
is being channelled into data insight to executive assistants being mining and utilities to infrastructure.
capability and product development. dedicated to just one senior leader. Until recently, demand was low and
professionals left Queensland for
As a result, skilled professionals with HUMAN RESOURCES greener pastures. With a surge in
experience in digital optimisation will The increased project activity in the the market, the challenge for hiring
be in high demand in 2018. Salary marketplace will generate growth in managers will be sourcing talent
rates are set to grow for data analysts HR roles in 2018. Business leaders from interstate.
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In 2017, we saw a slight spike in start-up sites operating than any other
salaries for seasoned professionals capital city. This trend, which has
with the ability to align HR with the already increased demand for skilled Multiple industries will invest
wider organisation. In 2018, more developers, is set to continue in 2018. in technology to enhance
employers will be building and customer experience and
restructuring in-house teams and Following numerous global high- improve process efficiencies.
we expect salary growth for HR profile cyber attacks in 2017,
professionals with talent acquisition Queensland businesses have
skills. Salaries for mid-level HR roles become increasingly vigilant. As
will generally remain stable in 2018. a consequence, cyber security PROCUREMENT, SUPPLY CHAIN
professionals will remain in high & LOGISTICS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY demand in 2018 across both private In 2018, many infrastructure projects
In 2018, organisations from multiple and public sector organisations. will be in their infancy, which means
industry sectors will invest in significant demand for professionals
technology to enhance customer Information technology is a prime with front-end project procurement
experience and improve process example of where recruitment skills, including contracts and
efficiencies. Demand for specialist processes need to be flexible negotiations. Those with expertise in
technology professionals will continue and fast to secure talent. large-scale transactions, alliancing
to grow in areas such as specialised Professionals are often weighing models and claims arbitration will
project delivery, automation, data up multiple job offers and a slow- be highly valued in the market
analytics and user interface. moving prospective employer and rewarded accordingly.
is likely to miss out. As a result,
Brisbane is known as the start-up salaries for the most in-demand Professionals are increasingly
hub of Australia with more incubator skill sets will increase. comfortable with contracting. In
fact, many procurement candidates
prefer contracts over permanency
so it is essential for hiring managers
to offer a value proposition that
combines competitive contract
rates, healthy work-life balance
and a good work environment.
53%
OF PROFESSIONALS WANT
RESOURCES, ENGINEERING &
CONSTRUCTION
Mainland Australia has never
INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT seen more rail projects running
HEALTH AND WELLBEING concurrently. The Cross River Rail
and the Inland Rail projects will
draw resources from Queensland, SALES, MARKETING &
creating a local job market COMMUNICATIONS MAJOR
MAJOR PROJECTS
PROJECTS DRIVINGGROWTH
DRIVING GROWTH
MAJOR PROJECTS DRIVING GROWTH
boost in 2018 and beyond. Sales is a sector experiencing steady MAJOR
MAJOR
PROJECTS
PROJECTS
DRIVING
DRIVING
GROWTH
GROWTH
growth and we expect incentive
Project coordinators, signalling models to improve in 2018. Business
specialists and engineers will be development managers who can drive
in high demand and will have sales strategy to support business
remuneration expectations to match. growth in professional services
Hiring managers will need to be and financial services institutions Queen’s
Queen's Wharf
Wharf
Queen's Wharf Cross
Cross River
River
Cross Rail Rail
Rail
River
fast, flexible and creative to attract will be especially in demand. Brisbane
Queen's
Queen's
Wharf
Wharf andCross
Cross
and Inland
River
Inland Rail
River
RailRail
Rail
and Inland Rail
qualified locals and import talent andand
Inland
Inland
RailRail
from interstate and overseas. Salaries in sales, marketing and
communications will generally remain
There has been some downward static in 2018. However, there are
movement in the construction some areas of acute skills shortages,
sector, due to the waning of the such as digital optimisation,
relative boom in residential high-rise that could buck the trend. Commonwealth
Commonwealth Adani MineMine
Adani
Commonwealth
Commonwealth
Commonwealth
Games Adani
Adani Mine
Adani
MineMine
construction. Some construction firms Games
Games
Games
Games
overextended themselves and have The high number of projects
commenced rationalisation programs underway in Queensland will trigger
that may continue well into 2018. high demand for professionals
with experience in tender writing,
In contrast, the Queen’s Wharf community relations and stakeholder
Brisbane project will generate engagement, resulting in salary
employment opportunities in growth. Marketers with digital
construction over several years. optimisation and SEO expertise will
Once the demolition phase is also be in high demand. Employers
completed, construction is expected will need to be more competitive
to commence in late 2018 with with salary offers to secure
demand for quality candidates candidates, particularly as many of
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to grow. Hiring managers will them will need to be enticed from
be seeking professionals who Sydney and Melbourne markets.
understand retail property and can
integrate different elements into
a major construction project.
Banking
Superannuation/Insurance
Qualified
Australia 63
QUEENSLAND
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
PUBLIC SECTOR
Head of Corporate Services 200 - 250k 180 - 250k 100 - 125 90 - 125
Qualified
Call Centre
Public Sector
Australia 65
QUEENSLAND
HUMAN RESOURCES & SAFETY
Specialist
Change Manager 145 - 165k 150 - 200k 100 - 125 100 - 125
Remuneration & Benefits Consultant 120 - 150k 120 - 150k 80 - 100 80 - 100
Learning & Development Manager 120 - 150k 120 - 150k 80 - 100 80 - 100
OH&S
Programme Manager 150 - 210k 150 - 220k 130 - 170 130 - 175
Senior Project Manager 120 - 155k 130 - 160k 105 - 140 110 - 140
Architecture
Enterprise Architect 140 - 180k 140 - 180k 120 - 155 120 - 155
Solutions/Technical/Security Architect 140 - 180k 140 - 180k 100 - 135 100 - 135
Development/Testing
Test Manager/QA Manager 110 - 150k 110 - 150k 100 - 125 100 - 125
Infrastructure
Australia 67
QUEENSLAND
PROCUREMENT, SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS
Chief Procurement Officer 275 - 400k 250 - 350k 1200 - 1600 1200 - 1600
Procurement Manager 140 - 220k 125 - 210k 800 - 1200 800 - 1300
Contracts Manager 150 - 200k 150 - 200k 650 - 1200 650 - 1200
Contracts & Procurement Administrator 80 - 130k 90 - 160k 450 - 800 500 - 700
Category Manager 130 - 190k 120 - 180k 600 - 1100 700 - 1000
ICT Procurement Specialist 120 - 160k 110 - 160k 600 - 1100 600 - 1100
Supply Chain
Supply Chain Manager 135 - 180k 120 - 190k 600 - 850 600 - 850
Logistics
Project Freight Manager 140 - 200k 130 - 190k 600 - 1000 700 - 1000
Projects Freight Operations Coordinator 75 - 120k 80 - 110k 350 - 600 350 - 500
Logistics Manager 100 - 150k 100 - 150k 500 - 750 450 - 700
Operations Manager 150 - 190k 130 - 180k 500 - 800 500 - 800
NB: Figures are salaries inclusive of superannuation, but exclusive of benefits/bonuses/site allowances unless otherwise specified.
Technical Director 220 - 250k 230 - 290k 135 - 160 135 - 160
Principal Design Manager 210 - 230k 210 - 230k 110 - 140 110 - 140
Engineering Manager 190 - 220k 190 - 230k 110 - 145 120 - 140
Principal Design Engineer (10+ yrs' exp) 160 - 190k 180 - 225k 80 - 110 100 - 120
Senior Design Engineer (8+ yrs' exp) 120 - 150k 120 - 170k 75 - 95 75 - 95
Project Delivery
Project Director 260 - 290k 290 - 350k 135 - 160 140 - 160
Project Manager 180 - 220k 220 - 250k 100 - 120 110 - 130
Australia 69
QUEENSLAND
SALES, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Marketing
Communications
70%
OF PROFESSIONALS ARE
Major trends to watch in 2018 will be
cyber security, with jobs in high demand,
as well as a resurgence in graduate
work environment and flexibility.
Professionals understand the peaks
that come with finance roles and
increasingly expect some work-life
CONFIDENT ABOUT JOB recruitment across professional services balance during off-peak times.
OPPORTUNITIES firms and large banks. We also expect
jobs growth on the back of prime
contractors winning large defence
2017 INSIGHT contracts in South Australia (SA).
South Australia’s jobs market grew
slightly in 2017. It was a two-speed The 2018 state election will see the Any profession or skill
market with blue collar work struggling jobs market pause as recruitment set aligned to major
in the wake of downturns in the mining in government and ancillary private projects is expected to
and manufacturing sectors while white sector organisations halts. However, prosper on the back
collar work generally remained stable. this is a temporary impact and of several government
past experience suggests that the infrastructure projects.
jobs market will briefly surge then
recalibrate to where it was before.
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HUMAN RESOURCES SALES, MARKETING &
Business confidence is returning COMMUNICATIONS DRIVERSOF
DRIVERS
DRIVERS OFJOB
OF JOBGROWTH
JOB GROWTH
GROWTH
and employers reinvested in Employers are reinvesting in sales DRIVERS OF JOB GROWTH
DRIVERS OF JOB GROWTH
HR management during 2017. professionals in SA and there has been
We expect this to continue in 2018, significant growth in 2017 across all
creating a broad range of HR roles industry sectors. Looking ahead, salary
from administration to management increases other than standard CPI are
level. As a result, HR professionals are unlikely in 2018 but sales professionals
Energy
Energy Infrastructure
Infrastructure
more comfortable changing employers may enjoy greater bonus potential. Energy Infrastructure
projects
Energy
projects projects
Infrastructure
projects
thus creating a vibrant HR market. projects
Energy projects
Infrastructure
projects projects
Marketing departments are increasingly projects projects
With more infrastructure projects instrumental as organisations develop
underway, many employers will have online and use data to inform strategic
to boost their union interactions. decisions. In 2018, hiring managers will
HR professionals with industrial relations be especially keen to find marketing
experience will be highly sought after professionals with expertise in data Graduate Defence
Graduate Defence
and can expect salary growth in 2018. analysis. This skill set is already in recruitment
Graduate contracts
Defence
recruitment
Graduate
Graduate contracts
Defence
Defence
short supply in SA and candidates will recruitment contracts
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY expect salary premiums as a result. recruitment
recruitment contracts
contracts
While IT salaries will generally remain
stable in 2018, there will be pockets of BUSINESS SUPPORT
salary growth in some specialist areas. We expect a steady demand for
business support professionals in 2018.
Government infrastructure projects There has been plenty of movement
require significant technology builds, within the marketplace recently, with
upgrades and ongoing management. professionals switching employers
This development will generate new and that’s likely to continue into
jobs in 2018 and increase demand the foreseeable future. Candidates
for some hard-to-find skill sets which who can offer five or more years
can be an acute problem for hiring of relevant industry experience will
managers who require professionals be well positioned. Employers are
35
with experience of specific IT platforms, also placing increased importance
most notably PHP, .NET and Java. upon attitude and cultural fit.
Hiring managers are advised to cast In 2018, business support salaries are
35%
their net far and wide to find talent. In unlikely to grow above CPI in most
2018, we expect to bring professionals cases, but there will be exceptions.
into the Adelaide market from interstate Remuneration may be higher for all-
and overseas. Typically, candidates rounders who combine their strong
will be the subject of multiple offers administrative skills with a customer
and are keenly aware of market focus and a can-do attitude.
rates. To retain existing personnel
Of professionals are
and attract new talent, employers
motivated to change
are advised to keep a regular check
on what the market is paying. jobs for career progression
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
Qualified
Australia 73
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES
Wealth Management
Contact Centre
Finance
Australia 75
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Infrastructure/Development/BI Manager 110 - 185k 110 - 185k 100 - 150 100 - 150
Change Manager 100 - 160k 100 - 160k 100 - 150 100 - 150
ERP/CRM/BI
Senior Consultant 110 - 155k 120 - 170k 100 - 150 100 - 150
Architecture
Enterprise Architect 130 - 200k 120 - 210k 120 - 150 100 - 150
Solutions/Technical/Security Architect 130 - 200k 130 - 200k 120 - 150 100 - 150
Development/Testing
Infrastructure
Marketing
Australia 77
VICTORIA
86%
OF PROFESSIONALS ARE OPEN
utilities and highly-skilled roles in
IT development and design.
Australia 79
HR professionals with a track record intelligence and security will be
of helping employers hit diversity able to pick and choose from a
targets will also be sought after in multitude of potential employers, Major transformational
2018. Major corporates will continue all eager to secure their services. projects that embrace agile
the push to increase the number of methodologies will continue
women at executive and board level. Hiring managers looking to attract and in 2018.
retain technology professionals in areas
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY of high demand can expect to pay
The technology job market will higher salaries. However, candidates
be characterised by growth areas are also thinking strategically Other areas of skills shortage in Victoria
in robotic process automation, about their careers, and will move include agile methodology practitioners
development, business intelligence if employers can offer exposure to and senior developers who have had
and security. Professionals projects or technology that will make considerable commercial experience.
with these skill sets can expect them more marketable in the future. Organisations are bringing on junior
salary increases in 2018. technologists and training them
In the wake of high profile data up into development roles but this
In many cases, permanent roles breaches in Australia and overseas, takes time. Consequently, demand
are becoming more common as organisations across the public and for established senior developers
employers seek to secure talent private sector want professionals who will remain high in 2018.
and reduce the costs associated can manage and mitigate cyber and
with a large contingent workforce. data security risks. In 2018, we expect SALES, MARKETING &
In 2018, high-quality professionals demand to remain high for security COMMUNICATIONS
specialising in robotic process architects and other experts who can Overall, we expect salaries to be
automation, development, business plan and implement a security strategy. static for professionals in sales,
marketing and communications,
with a number of exceptions. IT
sales talent may see some salary
growth in 2018 as employers
look to retain high performers.
42%
OF PROFESSIONALS WANT TO
search engine optimisation, CRM
and analytics. We expect to see
moderate salary increases for some
professionals within these disciplines.
WORK FOR A BUSINESS WITH A
STRONG REPUTATION
VICTORIA
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES
Financial Controller 180 - 250k 180 - 250k 100 - 140 100 - 140
Accounting
Senior Finance Business Partner 140 - 190k 140 - 190k 77 - 105 77 - 105
Australia 81
VICTORIA
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
Chief Financial Officer 220 - 375k 220 - 375k 120 - 200 120 - 200
Qualified
Australia 83
VICTORIA
BUSINESS SUPPORT
Project Support
Senior Consultant 120 - 160k 120 - 160k 100 - 140 100 - 140
Development/Testing
Australia 85
VICTORIA
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
INFRASTRUCTURE & SECURITY
Support/Engineers
Networking/Architecture
Enterprise Architect 170 - 200k 170 - 200k 100 - 140 100 - 140
Security
Change Manager 110 - 180k 110 - 190k 100 - 140 100 - 140
Programme Manager 160 - 230k 160 - 230k 125 - 160 125 - 160
Agile
Agile Coach 160 - 180k 160 - 190k 115 - 150 115 - 160
Scrum Master 120 - 150k 120 - 150k 100 - 125 100 - 125
Iteration Manager 120 - 150k 120 - 150k 100 - 125 100 - 125
Australia 87
VICTORIA
SALES, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Marketing
Communications
53%
OF PROFESSIONALS ARE
In 2018, there will be some high-
profile projects driving recruitment
in construction, infrastructure,
technology and corporate services.
The expectation for accountants is
to become well-rounded business
advisors, regardless of whether their
CONFIDENT ABOUT JOB These include the ICT transformation employer is one of the ‘Big 4’, a small
OPPORTUNITIES project GovNext, the new lithium practice, corporate, healthcare or
processing plant project Tianqi, government. Talented management
rail projects for the Forrestfield
2017 INSIGHT Airport Link and Metronet Light
In 2017, the jobs market in Western Rail, and several shopping centre
Australia (WA) was tied to the upgrades by the Scentre Group. Green shoots of recovery are
fortunes of major projects. As the emerging and we hope to
project landscape was generally ACCOUNTING & FINANCE see a marginal improvement
quiet, employment was subdued. The accounting and finance sector in the overall job market in
The economy was still adjusting has been heavily impacted by the 2018.
to the downturn in the mining and economic decline in recent years,
resources sector, where fewer people not to mention the increased
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accountants who can inform decision government IT infrastructure and data
making will still be in demand in 2018. storage. IT consulting firms will be MAJOR
MAJOR
MAJOR PROJECTS DRIVING
PROJECTS
PROJECTS GROWTH
DRIVING
DRIVING GROWTH
GROWTH
MAJOR PROJECTS DRIVING GROWTH
seeking systems engineers, network
Accountants and finance professionals engineers, project managers, security
can expect to see more fixed-term specialists and cloud architects, who
contracts as opposed to permanent will expect competitive contract rates.
roles, which are created on the back
of the state’s major infrastructure As the mining sector continues to
and technology projects. Salaries are pursue efficiency in 2018, hiring GovNext
GovNext
GovNext
GovNext Tianqi
Tianqi
Tianqi
Tianqi
likely to remain largely unchanged. managers will be recruiting large
numbers of technologists with
BUSINESS SUPPORT expertise in automation. Long-term
In the wake of WA’s broader economic automation projects that require the
downturn, there is an oversupply of retention of intellectual property, e.g.
business support professionals and BHP Billiton, will be looking to build
this is unlikely to change in 2018. a permanent technology workforce,
However, quality executive assistants as opposed to contractors. Rail
Rail
Rail
Rail Retail
Retail upgrades
Retail upgrades
upgrades
Retail upgrades
and personal assistants, sales
administrators and legal secretaries In 2018, we expect several niche roles
remain in short supply, although to be in demand across several industry
salary growth is unlikely. Permanent sectors, although this may not impact although salary levels are expected
receptionists, document controllers their salary packages. These niche roles to increase only 1-3% in 2018.
and fly-in-fly-out administrators are include data scientists, web application
less in demand, due to reduced developers, cloud engineers (especially Senior and middle managers
activity in the resources sector. those with Microsoft Azure expertise) will experience less demand in
plus senior UI and UX designers who 2018 as their responsibilities are
On the business services side, we can lead and educate organisations to progressively handed down to
expect an increased demand for create better customer-facing solutions. operational staff. We anticipate fewer
industrial relations and employee roles for bid managers, estimating
relations HR professionals, blue collar Due to an oversupply of skills, demand managers and general managers.
recruitment professionals and HR will be lower in 2018 for a number
administrators. However, due to the of technology roles, including senior The design phase of construction
decline in the resources sector and project managers, infrastructure projects in 2018 will increase the
a corresponding decline in demand engineers and test analysts. call for architectural professionals
for overseas and interstate talent, we with specific skills, such as Revit
expect to see decreased demand CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING technicians (as employers move
for senior HR project professionals, & ARCHITECTURE away from AutoCAD), building
training and development specialists Several major construction projects information modelling managers and
and HR business partners. in WA will be transitioning into design architects with strong front-
design, building and commissioning end design experience. Salaries
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY stages during 2018 and 2019. This for these specialisms have already
The big technology news in 2018 will will result in heightened demand for risen in recent years and will likely
be the GovNext mega project, which construction supervisors, project enjoy a marginal increase in 2018.
has triggered a major overhaul of state engineers and contract administrators,
87%
OF PROFESSIONALS ARE OPEN
TO NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES
WHEN NOT ACTIVELY LOOKING
Australia 91
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Qualified
Australia 93
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
BUSINESS SUPPORT & HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources
Commercial Construction
Residential Construction
Architecture
Australia 95
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Chief Information Officer 160 - 240k+ 170 - 240k+ 135 - 150 135 - 150
Chief Technology Officer 150 - 200k+ 160 - 220k+ 135 - 150 135 - 150
Strategy & Architecture Manager 150 - 180k 160 - 190k 125 - 135 125 - 140
Infrastructure/Development/BI Manager 120 - 160k 130 - 170k 100 - 120 100 - 125
Applications/ERP/CRM/BI
CRM/ERP Senior Consultant 130 - 160k 130 - 160k 100 - 125 100 - 125
Enterprise Architect 150 - 175k 150 - 175k 110 - 140 115 - 140
SharePoint Architect 140 - 170k 140 - 170k 100 - 125 100 - 125
Senior Data Scientist 150 - 190k 150 - 190k 100 - 125 100 - 125
Programme Manager 150 - 175k 160 - 185k 120 - 135 120 - 135
Agile Coach 140 - 170k 140 - 170k 100 - 125 100 - 135
Senior Project Manager 140 - 155k 140 - 160k 95 - 115 100 - 120
Infrastructure
Service Delivery Manager 120 - 160k 120 - 160k 110 - 125 110 - 125
Network/Security Architect 135 - 170k 135 - 180k 110 - 130 110 - 135
ICT Sales
Sales Manager 160 - 250k* 160 - 250k* 130 - 150 130 - 150
Business Development Manager 120 - 180k* 130 - 180k* 100 - 120 100 - 120
Australia 97
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
SALES, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES
Business
Corporate
Communications
Australia 99
NEW ZEALAND
In 2017, New Zealand’s economy thrived and this trend is expected to continue
in 2018. The nation’s population is growing and the job market has rarely been
busier. In 2018, there are plenty of reasons for professionals to feel confident
about a new career move and many employers are willing to make that happen.
In the major cities, the big drivers of jobs growth in 2018 will be
infrastructure, technology and large-scale retail environments.
80%
OF PROFESSIONALS ARE
political instability in the
United States, is making
New Zealand an increasingly
attractive option for many
CONFIDENTLY OPTIMISTIC Kiwi expats.
ABOUT JOB OPPORTUNITIES
32
DRIVERS OF
DRIVERS
DRIVERS OF JOB
OFJOB
JOBGROWTH:
GROWTH:
EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
32% Emerging
EmergingTechnology
Emerging Technology
Technology
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Large scale
Risk and retail environments
Compliance
Of professionals are motivated to
change jobs for career progression
*All statistics from A&NZ Pay & Bonus Survey 2017, 1789 respondents
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AUCKLAND
93%
OF PROFESSIONALS ARE OPEN
management and construction.
Organisations across every industry
sector will require technologists from
a range of specialist areas, many of
SERVICES
Risk management has become a
dominant focus for banking and
financial services institutions in
TO NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES which are in short supply. Overall, Auckland. This will drive much of the
WHEN NOT ACTIVELY LOOKING the Auckland market is expecting jobs growth we expect to see in 2018.
steady salary growth in 2018.
65%
OF PROFESSIONALS ARE
MOTIVATED BY A GOOD
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
AUCKLAND
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Chief Financial Officer 180 - 300k 180 - 400k 100 - 150 100 - 160
Qualified
Operational Risk Senior Manager 130 - 170k 130 - 170k 90 - 110 90 - 110
Customer Service
Specialist
OH&S
Development/Testing
Quality Assurance Manager/Test Manager 120 - 150k 130 - 160k 90 - 120 90 - 120
Business Intelligence
Business Intelligence Consultant 110 - 135k 120 - 160k 90 - 140 100 - 150
In-house
Supply Chain
Sales Director 190 - 230k 190 - 230k 110 - 140 110 - 140
Marketing
Communications
56%
OF PROFESSIONALS ARE
In this competitive job market,
employers will need to be flexible by
streamlining hiring processes to identify
and secure talent quickly as well as
some salary growth for management
accountants who can work with
procurement teams to manage costs.
MOTIVATED BY SALARY AND tapping into the international market to BUSINESS SUPPORT
BENEFITS connect with overseas-based Kiwis who In 2018, we expect to see a continued
are planning a return to New Zealand. demand for project administration and
support roles. Employers are in the
2017 INSIGHT ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
The Wellington market was resilient As the local economy prospers,
in 2017, with economic growth professional services organisations
driven by an increasing population. are enjoying some growth as clients In this competitive job market,
The jobs market has been very ramp up their activities. Accounting employers need to connect
strong, due to high demand and firms and corporate in-house finance with overseas-based Kiwis
moderate salary growth in many teams are hungry for local and who are planning a return to
sectors as well as a notable overseas talent. In 2018, we expect New Zealand.
preference for contract roles. some salary growth for accounting
professionals with good business
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process of merging these positions, HR salaries in 2018 will generally
as the skill sets often overlap. remain flat but the salary range can DRIVERS OF JOB GROWTH
be quite broad for each role, e.g. DRIVERS
DRIVERS OFOF JOB
JOB GROWTH
GROWTH
DRIVERS OFOF
DRIVERS JOB GROWTH
JOB GROWTH
Although salaries across the board HR consultants can demand $100 -
are unlikely to rise, there is potential 140k, depending on the organisation
for senior executive assistants to and the role requirements.
experience salary growth in 2018. These
roles require good relationship-building INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
skills and are harder to fill so, beyond Today’s organisations have technology Transformation
Transformation
Transformation Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
a competitive salary, hiring managers at the heart of their business. Banking, Transformation
Transformation
programmes
programmes
programmes Infrastructure
Infrastructure
projects
projects
projects
will also need to offer flexible working energy and telcos with large retail programmes
programmes projects
projects
hours and a supportive network. interfaces are seeking to differentiate
themselves through customer
BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION experience, and the same is happening
Digital transformations are occurring in the public sector. Organisations
in organisations across the private are increasingly vigilant about data
and public sector which will drive breaches and cyber crime risk. Commercial
Commercial Customer
Customer
Commercial
Commercial
construction Customer
Customer
Customer
experience
continued high demand in 2018. construction
Commercial
experience
construction
construction experience
experience
experience
upgrades
Increasing contract rates will push Consequently, demand will be extremely construction
upgrades
upgrades
upgrades
upgrades
permanent salaries higher in 2018. high in 2018 for commercially-focused
IT specialists with experience in
Employers will be seeking project analytics and business intelligence,
programme directors who have cyber security and UX and UI. Most POLICY & REGULATION
led large, successful business roles will be contract based, rather Fresh from its election victory at the
transformations in various industries. than permanent, and moderate rate end of 2017, the new government will
They will also be keen to recruit increases can be expected in 2018. be establishing its agenda in 2018.
project managers with a good track Policy and research professionals
record in delivery, business analysts LEGAL will be in high demand, with both
who can partner with colleagues The positive economic outlook permanent and contract roles on
across the business and highly in Wellington is stimulating more offer. However, contract rates are
organised project coordinators. activity in commercial property so expected to decrease in 2018 as policy
the demand for lawyers will remain managers scrutinise budgets and prefer
HUMAN RESOURCES high in 2018. In addition, demand for to make fixed term appointments.
As organisations step up their efforts to talent will increase among the sizeable
retain staff in 2018’s tight job market, legal teams in the public sector. Wellington has a limited supply of
employers will be looking for HR senior advisors and senior analysts as
professionals who can plan and execute A shortage exists of lawyers with three well as specialised policy contractors
learning and development programmes. to five years’ PQE as many Kiwis in the investment and funding space.
Similarly, HR professionals who choose to work overseas at this stage in Some salary growth is possible for
anticipate the strategic and operational their career. Professionals who remain in top-tier professionals with these skills
impact of HR decisions across their Wellington are likely to receive multiple but salaries in policy and regulation
organisation will also be in high demand. job offers in 2018 and can therefore are expected to remain stable.
In response to legislative changes, negotiate a higher salary and benefits.
employers will be seeking specialists Staff retention will be vital for
in OH&S and employee relations. employers in 2018, which means
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focusing on organisational culture, In 2018, we expect more employers to
varied work programmes, up- become less reliant upon contractors
skilling and training, and career and revert to fixed term and/or The local economy is on an
development for professionals. permanent contracts, rather than pay upward trajectory and there
expensive hourly rates. As a result, is much cause for optimism
PROCUREMENT fixed term and permanent salaries in the Wellington jobs market
In 2018, demand will remain have the potential to increase. in 2018.
high for commercially-savvy
procurement specialists. PROPERTY & FACILITIES
Employers are looking for creative MANAGEMENT
professionals who can build Wellington is experiencing an increase and communicate clearly during the
relationships and partner with in new builds, remedial works and recruitment process. We may see
a business to add value. refurbishments across the commercial some salary increases in line with
and residential sector. This development demand, with property professionals
There is a skills shortage in the stimulates demand for property and and facilities project coordinators
market and the best talent is facilities management professionals likely to derive the greatest benefits.
generally reluctant to switch who are already in short supply.
employers. To persuade professionals SALES, MARKETING &
to make a switch, hiring managers Traditionally, the Wellington market has COMMUNICATIONS
need to proactively search for leaned toward permanent roles but in Digital marketing has opened up
talent, approach them with an 2018 an abundance of contract roles new avenues for public and private
attractive offer and fast track will be available. To secure talent in this sector organisations to engage
the recruitment process. tight market, hiring managers need with stakeholders and clients,
to act quickly, set clear expectations creating a surge in demand for
professionals who can harness this
technology. The government will
continue to be the main employer
of marketing professionals, with
their focus on digital change
programmes. We expect marketing
salaries to remain stable in 2018.
32%
OF PROFESSIONALS ARE
in technical environments will
be sought after. Salaries for
sales professionals are generally
quite competitive already in
LOOKING TO CHANGE JOBS Wellington and we don’t anticipate
widespread growth in 2018.
WELLINGTON
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Qualified
EPMO Manager 150 - 250k 150 - 250k 140 - 200 150 - 220
Risk & Assurance Consultant 150 - 200k 150 - 180k 150 - 200 130 - 160
IQA Professional 150 - 200k 150 - 180k 150 - 200 120 - 185
Programme Manager 140 - 200k 150 - 210k 140 - 200 130 - 200
Business Change Manager 145 - 185k 130 - 185k 110 - 150 110 - 180
Project Manager 110 - 140k 115 - 145k 100 - 140 100 - 140
Specialist
Learning & Development Manager 120 - 160k 110 - 150k 80 - 120 85 - 110
Organisational Development Consultant 120 - 180k 125 - 175k 100 - 150 100 - 120
Chief Information Officer 180 - 300k 180 - 300k 150 - 200 150 - 200
Chief Technology Officer 150 - 220k 150 - 220k 125 - 160 125 - 160
Enterprise Architect 140 - 200k 140 - 200k 130 - 160 130 - 160
Solution Architect - Infra/Apps/Data 120 - 160k 120 - 160k 110 - 150 120 - 150
Scrum Master 100 - 140k 100 - 140k 100 - 120 100 - 130
Security Specialist 115 - 170k 120 - 170k 120 - 160 120 - 160
Development/Testing
Infrastructure
In-house
General Manager Policy 140 - 200k 140 - 200k 145 - 165 145 - 165
Principal Policy Analyst/Advisor 120 - 150k 120 - 150k 120 - 150 110 - 150
Policy Manager 120 - 150k 120 - 170k 135 - 155 130 - 155
Manager, Research & Evaluation 135 - 175k 135 - 175k 135 - 155 135 - 155
Principal Research Analyst 115 - 140k 115 - 140k 100 - 150 100 - 150
Commercial Manager 130 - 180k 130 - 180k 130 - 170 130 - 170
Procurement Manager 110 - 175k 110 - 175k 120 - 160 120 - 170
Property
National Sales Manager 120 - 175k 120 - 170k 90 - 110 100 - 120
Marketing
Communications
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